Tecno, Infinix maker eyes component manufacturing in Pakistan Published 13 Nov, 2026 04:56pm The company shared an overview of its operations in Pakistan
Sukuk market growing at 22% CAGR, but foreign investment remains underwhelming, says Aurangzeb Updated 12 Nov, 2026 03:34pm Despite the progress, Aurangzeb says foreign investment in recent months in Sukuk remained below potential
Aurangzeb says reviewing tokenization of Eurobond debt Published 03 Nov, 2026 05:12am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan needs financial innovation that lowers the cost of doing business and brings more people into...
Pakistan assumes G-24 chairmanship, seeks global financial reforms Updated 01 Nov, 2026 05:24pm Finance minister says the future of developing economies is central to the future of the global economy
Lahore Fort welcomes England, Sri Lanka teams for PCB-hosted cultural reception Published 29 Oct, 2026 06:43pm Showcases Pakistan's rich heritage amidst the tri-nation series
SME, agriculture financing needs faster execution: finance minister Published 28 Oct, 2026 07:36pm Says expanded access to finance must translate into tangible benefits for businesses and farmers
Pakistan reviews AML-CFT framework, approves key regulatory changes Published 27 Oct, 2026 07:41pm Committee also approves proposed revisions to thresholds for Currency Transaction Reports
Pakistan and Ethiopia seek closer banking ties to boost investment Published 26 Oct, 2026 02:24pm Fnance minister and the ambassador also exchanged views on regional and global economic developments, including the implications of ongoing conflicts
Aurangzeb urges building growth on exports, productivity, private-sector investment Published 25 Oct, 2026 02:25am LAHORE: Pakistan must move beyond economic stabilisation and build growth on exports, productivity and...
World Bank calls for reforms to sustain Pakistan’s economic stability Published 23 Oct, 2026 03:29pm Buffers built through stabilisation efforts and a timely policy response have helped Pakistan manage external pressures, says World Bank
IMF calls for Pakistan to rationalise tax concessions, bring under-taxed sectors into net Updated 20 Oct, 2026 05:45pm Pakistan has made “important progress” towards restoring microeconomic stability, says Jihad Azour, Director, IMF Middle East and Central Asia Department
Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure 'worrying' for Pakistan’s economic outlook: finance minister Published 17 Oct, 2026 04:15pm Says Pakistan has enough energy supplies until November
Aurangzeb discusses Sukuk, Panda bonds with Standard Chartered Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:31pm Aurangzeb welcomed SCB’s proposed additional deposit products for overseas Pakistanis and financing against rupee-denominated securities or cash
Pakistan discusses reforms with MSCI, Deutsche Bank Published 16 Oct, 2026 03:13pm Discussions focused on MSCI’s classification criteria and foreign investors’ concerns
Pakistan explores $1.5bn financing through World Bank guarantees Updated 16 Oct, 2026 03:30pm Discussions covered leveraging World Bank resources, combining budget support with guarantees and broadening investor participation
Pakistan seeks Fitch's assessment for BB sovereign rating Published 16 Oct, 2026 10:52am Aurangzeb discussed trade and investment engagement with the United States
Pakistan targets 4% growth in FY27 as reforms gather pace: Aurangzeb Published 15 Oct, 2026 08:47pm Says external shocks had weighed on economic activity during final quarter of FY26
Pakistan seeks Alibaba cooperation for cashless economy, SME exports Published 15 Oct, 2026 02:34pm Discussions covered digital payments, a cashless economy and transparent delivery of social protection payments and targeted subsidies
Aurangzeb meets Moody's, seeks stronger sovereign rating Published 15 Oct, 2026 12:43pm The finance minister outlined efforts to replace costly, short-term debt with longer-maturity financing without increasing the external debt stock
Global trade fragmentation creates opportunities for Pakistan, says Aurangzeb Published 15 Oct, 2026 12:21pm Engagement with regional blocs like ASEAN and GCC
Aurangzeb meets IMF chief, briefs investors on Pakistan’s economy Published 15 Oct, 2026 09:51am Finance minister outlined efforts to diversify international financing and replace costly borrowing without increasing the external debt stock
Pakistan eyes US energy imports, Boeing aircraft financing Published 14 Oct, 2026 11:47am Aurangzeb reviewed progress towards a trade framework agreement and energy diversification
Pakistan expects over 4% growth, diversify financing with Panda bonds, Sukuk: Aurangzeb Published 14 Oct, 2026 10:07am Finance minister outlined measures to maintain energy supplies and provide targeted relief to vulnerable groups
G-24 Meeting: Pakistan calls for reform of international financial architecture Updated 13 Oct, 2026 01:11pm Finance minister outlined three priorities for the G-24
Pakistan plans to issue more Panda bonds, eyes Japanese market for borrowing: report Updated 13 Oct, 2026 10:39am A samurai bond is a yen-denominated bond issued in Tokyo
Aurangzeb assumes chairmanship of Borrowers’ Platform Updated 12 Oct, 2026 04:36pm Finance minister emphasised that the platform would promote mutual learning and technical cooperation
Pakistan to refinance short-term external debt to reduce rollover risks: Aurangzeb Published 12 Oct, 2026 12:26pm Pakistan is “not in a rush” to issue bonds this fiscal year, says finance minister
Pakistan sees growth above 4%, looks to raise more than $1 billion from privatisation Updated 12 Oct, 2026 05:27pm Privatisation of 5 or 6 entities could raise more than $1 billion, says Aurangzeb Talks ongoing with United States on proposed $10 billion exchange stabilisation facility
Poultry sector offers investment potential: Aurangzeb Published 11 Oct, 2026 02:21am LAHORE: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan’s poultry sector offers significant...
Pakistan's poultry exports lag despite industry's growth potential, says Aurangzeb Published 10 Oct, 2026 02:22pm He identified the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Central Asia and Southeast Asia as potential markets for Pakistani poultry